Off the Map

An off-the-grid family copes with depression and a tax audit outside Taos, N.M., in this warm and unusual drama directed by Campbell Scott.

"...of an off-the-grid family coping with depression and a tax audit. Elliott is pitch-perfect as the dysthymic patriarch, who’s..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The city may go where it feared to tread last year -- tax hikes, layoffs, and cutting public safety budgets.

"...under a new mayor's leadership -- will raise property taxes in September when it adopts the fiscal 2004 budget...."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions

Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more

"...Voters overwhelmingly approved tax exemptions for properties used to operate child care centers,..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Rep. Vikki Goodwin on the 86th Texas Legislature

“I worry when people talk about property tax caps [and not] where the revenue is going to come from instead”

"...Also, we haven't raised the gas tax since 1991, and a percentage of that goes to..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Cup Doth Not Floweth Over

Why the sexually oriented business surcharge won't pay for real sexual abuse survivor programs, and never could

"...As anyone that has followed the famous Titty Tax can tell you, there's a basic problem with the..."

March 9, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Toke 'Em If You Got 'Em: Pot Prohibition Turns 70 ... and Pot Arrests Keep Adding Up

That’s right, 70 years ago this week, the federal Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 took effect, giving life to the federal pot prohibition we’ve all come to know and love.

"...right, 70 years ago this week, the federal Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 took effect, giving life to the..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

City Faces Debt, Tax Hikes

"...and agreeing in advance to raise next year's property taxes. That increase would pay for up to $3.57 million..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Who Pays $278 Million: Austin Taxpayers or Private Developers?

Council should not vote to divert city tax dollars to the south shore property owners

"...east of Congress) to divert $278 million in property taxes from the city's General Fund to pay for infrastructure..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Column by Bill Bunch

Settling the FY 2019 Budget

Council sorts out tax rate, final spending

"...are made. Having already adopted a potential "maximum" property tax rate increase of 6% (2% below the 8% "rollback..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Growth Pays

Echoing anti-tax advocates, Statesman editors miss the way to true community investment

"...Statesman editors dragged out the thoughtless cliche of the tax-cut crowd (left and right): "It's no wonder so many..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs

Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real

"...water. They would like to enable a homestead property tax reduction – the latest proposal on the table is..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Justice For Homeowners

Commissioners may challenge commercial appraisals

"...Responding to growing concerns over lopsided tax bills that favor large commercial property owners over homeowners,..."

June 1, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

City Council: Here's Your Budget!

Council holds line on tax rate, juggles many line items

"...Line-That-Could-Not-Be-Crossed was 50.29 – that is, the current property tax rate of 50.29 cents per $100 of assessed valuation,..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Freeport's Stronghold

Tax Dispute Puts West Texas Town in Financial Limbo

"...lost their jobs on October 1 hue to a tax dispute with Freeport-McMoRan. (l-r) Raul Balcazar who has worked..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Common Law

Property tax protest – how do I increase my chances of winning at the ARB hearing?

"...County? Odds are you are unhappy with your property taxes. The skyrocketing real estate values have come with one..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Tesla “Gigafactory” Is Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Cybertruck manufacturing plant promises thousands of new jobs, tax revenue for Travis County

"...comes a week after the Commissioners Court approved a tax rebate deal for the factory. Under the agreement's baseline..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Another Day, Another Hearing

City Council listens and chats on budget

"...inconclusive “Concept” conversation, City Council set the "maximum” property tax rate – at the new rollback rate of .4609..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: The Dog That Didn't Bark

Will property taxes in Texas ever make sense?

"...Council will take up homestead exemptions on city property taxes at this week's meeting; they're probably already into that..."

June 5, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Take on Taxes

Dems host forum on property tax reform

"...County Democratic Party hosted a “town hall” on property tax reform Friday morning, where everybody agreed with would-be County..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

AISD Trustees: Bond, Eastside Headline Agenda

Bond target creeps up to $892 million

"...High School, and a new fight over historic property tax breaks...."

Feb. 25, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Taxes for People or Taxes for Buildings

AISD trustees ask long term funding priority question

"...of Trustees meeting: Will the district go for a tax election to cover operating costs first, or a bond..."

March 29, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...with the state's structural deficit being amplified by collapsing tax revenues, yesterday House Speaker Joe Straus announced four new..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Spears Pounds Maxey

Early voting gives incumbent tax assessor insurmountable lead

"...everything including the kitchen sink, 16-year incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears obviously had nothing to worry..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Aleshire vs. Oden

Behind the scenes in county politics

"...names on the Democratic primary ballot for Travis Co. tax assessor-collector are officially 16-year incumbent Nelda Wells Spears and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Live-Blogging the City Budget Adoption

Continuously updated blog of the budget adoption.

"...no Choice but to go with the Highest Property Tax to Close a $27 Million Gap") was unavailiable. Kate..."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Getting School to Work

Aided by an infusion of new tax dollars from high-tech and other industries, Del Valle ISD finds success by investing heavily in school-to-career programs.

"...Del Valle ISD's tax base has grown significantly over the past few years..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Stars Come Out for Texas Film and Video Game Incentives

Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line

"...the Lone Star State's film, TV, and video game tax rebate system, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program..."

May 16, 2023 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Donna Howard, HD 48

“... More strategic than knee-jerk property tax relief”

"...should be something more strategic rather than knee-jerk property tax relief." Gov. Greg Abbott wants half the surplus spent..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Third Court of Appeals Rejects Convention Center Ballot Language

Unconventionalists win a round against Council

"...Council concerning the Convention Center and the Hotel Occupancy Tax...."

Aug. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Battle Lines Drawn on Convention Center Expansion

Arguments escalate on how to spend hotel occupancy tax revenue

"...other changes to how the city uses hotel occupancy tax (HOT) revenue – changes that city and industry leaders..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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